Crowell & Moring

Crowell holds Band 1 rankings in Chambers USA for Government Contracts, International Trade, Advertising & Marketing, and Insurance. The firm's government contracts practice represents major defense contractors, technology companies, and healthcare providers in procurement disputes, bid protests, and compliance matters before federal agencies. Its international trade practice handles customs, export controls, and trade remedy cases, while the advertising law group advises leading consumer brands on FTC compliance and advertising disputes. Crowell's insurance coverage practice and environmental litigation groups also rank among the top in their markets.

Crowell uses a free-market assignment system. The interview process typically involves a screener call with a recruiter followed by a panel interview with four lawyers, two associates and two partners, matched to the candidate's practice area interests. Associates describe the summer program as a genuine crash course in what it means to be a lawyer at the firm, with work, training, and social events all designed to provide an authentic preview. The firm is known for a culture that is professional but approachable, with partners who take mentorship seriously and invest in junior lawyer development.

Crowell's 12-year reign as the top government contracts firm reflects a depth of institutional knowledge that competitors find extremely difficult to replicate. For students interested in government-facing practices, whether procurement, trade, regulatory defense, or policy. Crowell offers a platform where these practices are the firm's core identity rather than a secondary offering. The firm's D.C. headquarters and deep agency relationships provide associates with exposure to government work from day one.